As the English Premier League begins in full swing this weekend, Manchester United has issued a statement to its fans that it will no longer allow fans to come into the stadium with iPads and other tablets.
In an e-mail sent to Reds fans ahead of United’s friendly against Valencia on Tuesday, the club states that iPads and other electronic devices larger than 150mm x 100mm are now banned from the ground.
The Manchester Evening continues with the e-mail thus:
“We want to make you aware of an update to our Club policy regarding home matches.
“Supporters cannot bring large electronic devices (bigger than 150mmx100mm) inside the stadium.
“For example, ipads or other tablet devices and laptops are now prohibited.
“Also please be aware that large bags, large cameras and liquids (with the exception of a small bottle of water with the top removed) are included in our list of prohibited items.”
It is believed that this move is to counter fans recording large portions of the game and profiting from it by posting it on their YouTube pages.
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